In 2005, Tommi decided to apply to Masterchef. After her win, Tommi went to cook at Petersham Nurseries under the watchful eye of Skye Gyngell.
A few years later, Tommi co-founded Wahaca, inspired by the food markets of Mexico.

At Wahaca they recycle everything from food waste to bottles, putting a delicious emphasis on vegetables; to this day half of the menu is full of mouth-watering vegetarian dishes.

Tommi is the author of seven cookbooks, the latest being Meat-Free Mexican: Vibrant, Vegetarian Recipes. You can also find her recipes in her regular weekend Guardian Feast column.

Tommi cares deeply about where our food comes from, how it is grown and how its growth supports the soil, biodiversity and the planet. Everyone should have access to good ingredients, and more locally grown fruit and vegetables. Much of her work delves into this.

Catch Tommi on the Seafood Stage on Saturday.